{"product_id":"rare-19thc-moroccan-brass-hanukkah-menorah-hand-repousse-maghrebi-judaica-oil-lamp","title":"Rare 19thC Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Menorah • Hand-Repoussé Maghrebi Judaica Oil Lamp","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional Chanukiah (Hanukkah) lamp is a significant example of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaghrebi Jewish craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, hailing from the vibrant artisan communities of 19th-century Morocco. Unlike the cast-metal traditions of Eastern Europe, North African Judaica is celebrated for its use of hand-hammered sheet brass and intricate repoussé work—a tradition often carried out by Jewish metalworkers in the \"Mellahs\" (Jewish quarters) of cities like Fez or Marrakesh. Reverse view highlights the authentic hand-hammered repoussé work. Note the clear indentations mirroring the Star of David and floral motifs, confirming the piece was hand-wrought from a single heavy-gauge brass sheet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"story\" of this piece lies in its synthesis of cultures. The triangular backplate features dense, organic floral scrollwork that echoes Islamic architectural motifs, yet it is centered by a prominent, hand-chased \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStar of David\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This specific style of \"bench lamp\" was designed to be either hung on a wall near a doorway or stood on a flat surface, with the eight pinched oil fonts intended to hold hand-spun cotton wicks and olive oil, adhering to the most traditional method of lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the collector, this piece represents more than a ritual object; it is a testament to the Sephardic diaspora's artistic resilience. The heavy gauge of the metal and the deep, honey-toned patina suggest this was a family heirloom of status, surviving over 150 years of ritual use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin, Age \u0026amp; Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e North Africa (Morocco)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 19th Century (Circa 1850–1880)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy Hand-Wrought Brass \/ Yellow Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Repoussé, Chasing, and Hand-Crimping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent antique condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The metal maintains a superb original patina with no signs of aggressive cleaning. All eight oil fonts are structurally sound. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShamash (servant light)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is original and securely attached. Minor undulations in the backplate are evidence of the hand-hammered manufacturing process and add to its authentic character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive Centuries of Hanukkah Lamps from The Jewish Museum: A Catalogue Raisonné\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Susan L. Braunstein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-7d734cb8-7fff-d692-b600-c36f9337f8b5\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 324 (Item 186\/187 for similar North African repoussé backplate patterns).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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